Tesla Talk

Yes, I forgot the boatload of grants those pesky PSV drivers get (i jest, getting taxis to be EVs is a great way to reduce emissions especially in towns). Diesel taxis get horrendous mpg around towns, it doesnt really make sense.

Yes, all true points. However Tesla price cuts were more than the markets, and especially on the Y

Do the bushes on the Y need to be replaced as well ? Mine has close just over 50k on it and I'm wondering if it's something I need to be considering or just wait until closer to 80k ?

Have been out of the country for last 5 weeks or so, ignored any updates etc.

Updated to 2024.44.25.2 this am, a few nice new features such as adjusting passenger seat, live rain and thunderstorms overlayed on maps, cross traffic alert etc.

Also new app for iWatch, haven't had a chance yet to setup.

All good so far..👍️

I think I found out how to contact them, I used the chat option in the app but I’ll report back if it doesn’t work.

Banged off an email there with all the above missed implementation to get the most out of the feature.. hopefully they are reading it and taking it on board.

What kind of time would you be waiting for a new date if you cancel a delivery?

For seat memory the seat would need absolute encoders as in to know exactly where the seat is, and for auto it may also need load sensing in case the seat is say pushing against you squashing you or a hand. If the hardware for those features was never installed it's unlikely seat memory as in auto seat movement without holding a button down while the seat moves would be safe. It's likely the older BMW has extra hardware and safety systems which these cars may not.

Also has the functionality to store seat positions.

I think its fake. Has Elon not already said Tesla will not do a cheaper model?

If it was Golf/ID3 sized and priced a lower than a Model 3 I would buy one. Any smaller and I would give it a miss

The automotive firm Tesla has worried about going bust and the supermini segment is hard to make a profit with many strong rivals such as VW, Hyundai, Chinese brands etc. It would require a large investment in tooling for chassis and may actually harm sales of model 3. While Tesla could indeed do this, I am not sure it makes long term financial sense now the competition has hotted up. Normal car manufacturers have said they need to sell 100,000 units of each model per year to break even and justify the tooling R&D ramp etc. VW group have shared their small EV across multiple brands but they also have a dealer network and returning customers. Profits on these smaller cars may be very little, particularly if the market becomes flooded in the next few years with buyers going cheap and not paying a premium for the Tesla brand. EV technology is mostly straight forward now and Tesla cannot really offer anything new in that segment.

…analysts have said Tesla would have to rely on its promised cheaper versions of current cars and the success of Cybertruck to achieve Musk's target of 20% to 30% sales growth in 2025.

The truck, known for its futuristic design, has been showing signs of weakness in demand.

Looks like demand for the CT has bombed..

https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2025/0103/1488913-tesla-2024-car-sales/

Expect some US government intervention to increase sales. 🤣